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In Environment
Jan 9th, 2011
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By JAMES GORMAN  Reuters December 31, 2010There’s a new shift in the politics of food, not quite a movement yet, more of an eco-culinary frisson. But it may have staying power; the signs and portents are there. Vegans, freegans, locavores — meet the invasivores. Tasty Menace: The lionfish, a destruct...
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In Simcoe County
Jan 9th, 2011
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AWARE Simcoe’s 2011 wish listCompiled by Kate Harries with contributions from Sandy Agnew, Mariane Cancilla, Don Morgan, Stephen Ogden, Nickolas Rowe, Ann Truyens and Keith WoodDear municipal councillorThis is AWARE Simcoe’s wish list for 2011 It’s all about process. Give us a level playing field, wi...
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In Oro-Medonte
Jan 7th, 2011
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Meeting set after AWARE Oro-Medonte raises concernsA firm that is proposing to build and operate a recycling facility in Oro-Medonte has agreed to a request from AWARE Oro-Medonte for a public information meeting on the project, located at 18 Small Crescent, near the corner of Sideroad 15/16 East and...
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In Severn
Jan 7th, 2011
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West Shore 88-lot subdivision plan overcomes final hurdle By JENNIFER BURDEN The Packet & Times January 6 2010SEVERN — A new Simcoe Estates Ltd. subdivision in West Shore was given the green light after a final appeal to the development was dismissed by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) on Thursday.T...
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In Bradford West Gwillimbury
Jan 7th, 2011
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By Miriam King Bradford Times January 6 2011It was the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury that authorized an Environmental Assessment for a new interchange at the 5th Line and Hwy. 400 - identified as a "need" in numerous studies over the past 8 years, and a key piece of the puzzle in developing the I...
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In Springwater
Jan 7th, 2011
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News release from Rogers TV - December 22, 2010Bill French is joining Rogers TV Collingwood as host of Politically Speaking Collingwood.  As a recent  Mayoral candidate for the Township of Springwater, Bill’s commitment and passion for local politics positions him well as host of Politically Speaking...
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In Lakes
Jan 7th, 2011
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By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press December 29 2010The Georgian Bay Forever fall newsletter column by board president David Parkes mentions that four directors -including Baykeeper Mary Muter -who were instrumental in the creation of the organization had left the board.What's interesting is what the...
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In Meetings, events
Jan 7th, 2011
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By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Jan 06, 2011 INNISFIL — The town wants public input before it makes a case to the province about a new growth plan for Simcoe County. A public open house has been called for Monday, Jan. 10 at the Town Hall from 4 to 8 p.m.The town is under a tight […]...
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In Innisfil
Jan 7th, 2011
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Cookstown site is expected to reopen in spring 2012 By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope January 5 2011With the existing service centre at the Highway 400 and County Road 89 overpass set to undergo a year-long redevelopment, Innisfil council is staking its claim for a spot at the site, once it reopens. Town...
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In Clearview
Jan 7th, 2011
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By SHAWN GIILCK January 5 2010CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP — Ken Ferguson is hoping 2011 will give him a chance to catch his breath.The Clearview Township Mayor said 2010 was one of the busiest years he could remember, even without the added burden of campaigning in a municipal election. He rattled off a...